Presentation Instructions
Child Development Theories
7400:610
Student Presentations
Instructions
It has been my experience that students who prepare and deliver presentation
on a given topic are more active learners (compared to just listening to a
lecture, which is very passive). In addition to helping you to practice your
presentation skills, having to present on a theory will give you the
opportunity to speak authoritatively on that topic. It will give you practice
answering questions from your peers and the instructor. In short, I believe
this will help to make you ready for the thesis or project proposal and
defense. Of course, it will also help to make you an expert on at least one
developmental theory.
I will assign a theory to you. On the day that theory is scheduled
to be discussed in class, come prepared to give a 45 minute presentation
covering the following:
·
Influences/origins
of the theory (There is often one person associated with a theory, but who else
influenced the theorist? What were the prevalent theories of the time? Were
there historical events that might have influenced the theory?)
·
Basic
components of the theory
·
How
the theory has been studied/research (e.g. case studies, large scale
investigations, Strange Situation Procedure, ethnographic studies…)
·
Applications
of the theory (e.g. educational practices, therapeutic approaches, hospital
practices, laws/policy changes, etc.)
At the beginning of class, turn in a typed outline that is at least
two (2) pages. You are required to use Powerpoint or
other media (such as handouts or overheads) to help organize and focus your
presentation. At least two (2) outside scholarly sources (aside from textbooks,
assigned readings, and web notes) are required. Your references must be cited
in your presentation (at least verbally), and you must include a list of your
references with your outline. Please number your pages, and don’t forget to include
your name, topic, course number, and date on a separate cover page.
The key to getting all the points is to be prepared. It doesn’t
hurt to practice and time yourself the day before.
Students who practice their
presentations are usually less nervous, make more eye
contact with the class, and are more comfortable answering questions.
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